Red Covered Bridge
About Red Covered Bridge
Red Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 23, 1975. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation and architecture, at the state level.
What it isWooden bridge in Bureau County, Illinois. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗1863 to today
- 1863Built
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 51 years
Finding Red Covered Bridge
2 miles north of Princeton off IL 26 on Old Dad Joe Trail, in Dover Township, IL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Red Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Red Covered Bridge
Is Red Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 23, 1975 (Register number 75000640).
Is Red Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Owen Lovejoy Homestead, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Red Covered Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Red Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28891748 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.